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Le Macaron in Rio Expected to Open in Coming Months

Published April 4, 2023 at 4:36AM

Last October we let you know that French pastry shop Le Macaron is coming to 7 Grand Corner Ave (next to BurgerFi) in Gaithersburg’s Rio. The shop is expected to open in the coming months, and is owned by MoCo residents Natalia Mejia and Camilo Beltran. Le Macaron, a Florida-based pastry shop now has more than 70 locations across the US, with more locations on the way as franchisees are opening in shopping centers like Rio, food trucks, and kiosks in malls.

Menu items at the upcoming Rio location will include macarons (available in 20 flavors), gourmet chocolates, French gelato, specialty European style coffees, classic French pastries, and homemade candies. The store is scheduled to open in “Spring 2023”, but our best guess would be late spring based on where it’s at in the construction process. More on the history Le Macaron, per its website:

MoCo’s Jordan Hawkins Leads the UConn Huskies Into Tonight’s NCAA Tournament Championship Game

By MCS Staff

Published April 3, 2023 at 6:02PM

MoCo native Jordan Hawkins leads the #4 seed UConn Huskies (30-8, 13-7 Big East) against the #5 seed San Diego State Aztecs (32-6, 15-3 MWC) at 9:20 pm tonight in the NCAA Tournament National Championship.

Jordan Hawkins averages three made 3-pointers per game for the Huskies, averaging 16.2 points per game with a 38.6% three point shooting percentage. Hawkins is a Montgomery County native who attended Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown and Gaithersburg High School for his freshman and sophomore years before transferring to DeMatha. His UConn Huskies enter the game at 7.5 point favorites.

Update: Grandmother Arrested for Kidnapping Her Eight-Year-Old Granddaughter

By Patrick Herron

Published April 3, 2023 at 5:13PM

Through the investigation, detectives identified Martinez as the suspect and determined that Martinez had taken the child to Springfield, TN. On Monday, March 27, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Martinez, charging her with kidnapping related charges. Detectives notified the Springfield Police Department of the abduction and the arrest warrant against Martinez.

MCFRS Respond to Fire in Gaithersburg; One Cat Successfully Resuscitated

By Patrick Herron

Published April 3, 2023 at 3:59PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on Prairie Rose Ln., off Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg on Monday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the basement utility room of the three-story townhouse. All human occupants made it out of the home safely and one family is likely to be displaced. Firefighters located two cats, one of which was successfully resuscitated, and one that did not survive. Approximately 60 firefighters responded to the scene. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Prairie Rose La, fire in basement extinguished, both occupants got out & are OK, FFs located/rescued two (2)cats, 1 survived (1 did not), likely at least 1 family displaced, @mcfrs FFs checking for extension, ~60 FFs on scene”

$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at Gaithersburg 7-Eleven Remains Unclaimed

By Patrick Herron

Published April 3, 2023 at 2:30PM

A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold at 7-Eleven at 3 Professional Drive in Gaithersburg remains unclaimed as of April 3. Winners have 182 days from the date of a drawing to claim their prizes with the lottery. Other recent winners of note include a $50,000 scratch-off sold at Sunoco in Glenmont and a $10,000 Keno ticket sold April 2 at La Mexicana on Shady Grove Road. Additional information on winners across the state of Maryland below, courtesy of MD Lottery:

Three Maryland Lottery scratch-off players claimed $100,000 prizes last week on tickets purchased in Adelphi, Glen Burnie and Hurlock. Meanwhile, six Pick 5 tickets worth a total $300,000 were sold March 28 at a Dash-In store in Upper Marlboro. In all, the seven days ending April 2 produced 46 winning tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or redeemed across Maryland, and the Lottery paid more than $34.4 million in prizes during that span.

WWE, Founded by Former MoCo Resident Vince McMahon, Enters Agreement With Endeavor (Parent Company of UFC)

By MCS Staff

Published April 3, 2023 at 8:31AM

New, Publicly Listed Company to be 51% Owned by Endeavor and 49% by Existing WWE Shareholders. Endeavor to Contribute UFC into Company at Enterprise Value of $12.1 Billion

Former Montgomery County resident Vince McMahon, owner of World Wrestling Entertainment, has entered an agreement with Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, “to form a new, publicly listed company consisting of two iconic, complementary, global sports and entertainment brands: UFC and WWE.” McMahon and his family lived on Stedwick Dr in Montgomery Village in the late 60’s/early 70’s. His son Shane McMahon, who returned to the company at Sunday night’s Wrestlemania and injured himself at the event, was born while the family lived in the area and considers himself a Gaithersburg native.

Second Annual Gaithersburg Park Photo Contest (Free to Enter)

By MCS Staff

Published April 3, 2023 at 7:22AM

The Alliance for Parks of the Gaithersburg Parks, Arts and Recreation Corporation (G-PARC), along with the Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture, are pleased to announce the Second Annual Photo Contest, designed to showcase the best of Gaithersburg’s Parks, Arts & Recreation. Photos should illustrate the connection between parks, arts & culture, and recreation in the City, and must be taken in a City Park. Photos should fall under one of the following themes.

The top 12 photos will be announced at the end of May. A panel of jurors comprised of local artists, members of G-PARC, & members of the City’s Communication & Public Engagement Divisionwill select the winners. In addition, G-PARC will chose a random winner weekly during the month of April. G-PARC will announce all winners on Instagram & Facebook, and notified via social media channels. The objective of this contest is to expand G-PARC’s social media presence through photo documentation of the City’s parks and activities.

Four Juveniles Taken Into Custody Following Stabbing of Teenage Girl Friday Night at Rio

By Patrick Herron

Published April 2, 2023 at 10:00AM

Montgomery County Police and Gaithersburg Police responded to a stabbing on Friday, March 31, at the Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. According to a report by WTOP, four juveniles were taken into custody following the incident. Officers at the scene located a juvenile female victim who was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Tonight at approx. 7:23 p.m., ofcs from @GPDNews & @mcpnews responded to the unit blk of Grand Corner Ave for the report of a stabbing that just occurred. Ofcs located a juvenile female victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital with superficial injuries. pic.twitter.com/cFhBeozXzh

“Baby Bar” Coming to Kentlands This Spring

By MCS Staff

Published April 2, 2023 at 9:21AM

Kentlands Baby Bar is planning a Spring opening, according to its website. It Will open at 375 Main St. in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood. The space will offer “food, fun, and socializing” where “you enjoy a coffee and a bite, while your little ones get yummy food and a baby-friendly place to play!” Baby Bar Kentlands will offer fresh fruits and veggies and will have options for babies (puréed or chopped), food for kids like grilled cheese, egg bites, croissants, and more, and food for adults like bagels, muffins, fruit bowls, and more.

More about Kentlands Baby Bar: “Anyone who knows me can tell you that I am the queen of forgetfulness. I say I have something, only to find out that it slipped my mind. This led to the Baby Bar concept. I was running around and forgot my daughter’s food. I went to the nearest cafe and grabbed a banana before running to my next business appointment (I take my little ones everywhere for work – I am an event planner by trade!).

25 MoCo High School Student-Athletes Will Mentor 100 Children Through Upcoming Program

By MCS Staff

Published April 1, 2023 at 10:04AM | Updated April 13, 2023 at 1:50PM

25 student-athletes from five different Montgomery County high schools are currently going through leadership training with Adam Bradley’s Lead ‘Em Up to prepare for the Student-Athlete Mentor Program (SAMP), created by Joseph Hooks and the 480 Club.

The participating student-athletes had to interview in order to be hired for the stipend, which is fully funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health & Humans Services (DHHS). After the student-athletes go through an 8-part Lead ‘Em Up training, they will begin to serve as mentors for the program.

Police Respond to Stabbing at Rio in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published March 31, 2023 at 9:06PM

Montgomery County Police and Gaithersburg Police responded to an incident Friday night at Rio in Gaithersburg. According to Gaithersburg Police, “Tonight at approx. 7:23 p.m., officers from Gaithersburg Police and Montgomery County Police responded to the unit block of Grand Corner Ave for the report of a stabbing that just occurred. Officers located a juvenile female victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital with superficial injuries.” We will post an update when additional information is available.

Tonight at approx. 7:23 p.m., ofcs from @GPDNews & @mcpnews responded to the unit blk of Grand Corner Ave for the report of a stabbing that just occurred. Ofcs located a juvenile female victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital with superficial injuries. pic.twitter.com/cFhBeozXzh